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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,268, 193,544.18 and 79,835.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,268, 193,544.18 and 79,835.08 is: 110,157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,268 : 193,544.18 = 79,835.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,268/193,544.18 = 79,835.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,268x = 193,544.18 × 79,835.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,268x = 15,451,615,093.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,451,615,093.83/140,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,157.81

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